Central Valley

In the heart of California’s Central Valley, Saved in America recently launched Operation #ChildSavedNotSold, aimed at locating missing and exploited children caught in the vicious cycle of human trafficking. Thanks to the support of local law enforcement and our dedicated volunteers, this mission has successfully recovered several young victims...

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Karinna Zarate
Comic Book

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new comic book series, Saved in America, designed specifically for middle school-aged children. This exciting new series is more than just a collection of stories—it's a powerful tool to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation to stand up against one of the greatest threats facing our society today: child sex trafficking.

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Karinna Zarate
Embody the Mission

At Saved in America, our commitment extends beyond rescuing children from the clutches of exploitation. We strive to build a culture of care within the communities we serve, fostering a sense of belonging, safety, and mentorship for all. One of the most heartwarming examples of this commitment can be seen in the actions of our Law Enforcement Liaison and Case Manager, Joshua Travers.

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Karinna Zarate
Runaway Girl

Carissa Phelps, author of “Runaway Girl: Escaping Life on the Streets” spoke at the inaugural Circle of Hope Founders’ Luncheon. Her message was about how she escaped certain death while in the hands of sex trafficking predators. Her courageous and riveting story begins when she was riding in the backseat of a white Pinto driven by her capture, a pimp who had forced her into childhood prostitution. She knew even at the tender age of 12...

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Brandie P
Dark Underworld

In his powerful and eye-opening book, "Investigation of Missing & Exploited Children: The Gateway to Child Sex Trafficking," Joseph Travers delves into the dark underworld of child exploitation. Recently, PI Magazine published a Book Spotlight highlighting the importance of this work. This comprehensive guide not only provides invaluable insights for professionals in the field but also raises awareness...

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Karinna Zarate
Beacon of Hope

In a world where countless children go missing every year, the tireless efforts of leaders like Joseph Travers shine as a beacon of hope. As the founder of Saved in America, Joseph has dedicated his life to a mission that is both noble and urgent: locating and rescuing missing and exploited children.

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Karinna Zarate
Modern Mission

In other countries where life is seemingly harder, slavery is often a way of life just to keep food on the table and clothes on the back. In America, it is more than a way to make a little money, it is a way to make a fortune, literally off the backs of the most innocent among us, our children. Human trafficking, known as modern-day slavery grooms children to leave their families or support systems and trust predators who only seek to do them harm.

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10 Year Anniversary

December 12, 2024, will mark a significant anniversary for our organization, Saved in America. On that date, we will proudly honor the seventh anniversary of our first recovery, when we successfully found and recovered “Abby” or Katie, then just 15 years of age from the perils and horrors of sex trafficking. 

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SIA Fundraising

The 4th annual #ChildSavedNotSold took place on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the elegant US Grant Hotel. The event featured various speakers and served the purpose of raising awareness of human trafficking in America as well as promoting giving to our own organization, Saved in America.

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Brandie P
America Out Loud

The podcast featuring Lt. Randy Sutton, called America Out Loud is known as “the voice of American law enforcement,” interviewed Saved in America’s own Joseph Travers to learn more about the work being done to fight against human trafficking. Considered modern day slavery, human trafficking and child sex trafficking, is a huge problem. In fact, some 300,000 kids are reported missing each and every year.

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